The Journal

This is where I go deeper. Long-form pieces on UARS, nervous system science, what I've tried, what's worked. Education, reflection, and the occasional rant about medical gaslighting.

AHI vs RDI: Why Your Sleep Study Said "Normal" But You're Not

Dec 27, 2025 • 6 min read

My sleep study said "mild" and doctors dismissed me. My AHI was low, but my RDI was high. This is why UARS gets missed.

The Braces-to-UARS Pipeline: When Orthodontics Narrow Your Airway

Dec 20, 2025 • 7 min read

I got braces at 12. Extractions narrowed my palate. By 13, chronic exhaustion began. This is the connection no one warned me about.

Still Struggling After Jaw Surgery: The Recovery Reality No One Tells You

Dec 15, 2025 • 8 min read

My jaw surgery "worked"—but I'm still struggling 2 years later. Here's the recovery reality no one prepared me for.

The CPTSD-UARS Connection: Why Fixing Your Airway Isn't Always Enough

Dec 10, 2025 • 7 min read

Fixed your airway but still exhausted? I learned the hard way that CPTSD keeps UARS active even after surgery—here's what finally clicked.

What is UARS? The Sleep Disorder Doctors Miss

Nov 28, 2025 • 8 min read

A complete guide to Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome—what it is, why it's overlooked, and how to get diagnosed.

My UARS Story: Seven Years of Being Told I Was Fine

Nov 20, 2025 • 12 min read

The long version. Misdiagnosis, medical gaslighting, surgeries, and where I am now.

UARS and Your Nervous System: The Connection Nobody Explains

Nov 15, 2025 • 6 min read

Why UARS keeps your body stuck in survival mode—and what to do about it.